Vice Chancellor Prof. G.C.R. Jaiswal

With a distinguished provenance of Maurya and Gupta empires, the newly constituted Pataliputra University dawned in the glorious land of Buddhism and Jainism on 18th March, 2018 with resurgent zeal and vigor to embark upon a new journey ahead with unflinching resolve to equip our students with knowledge, skills, acumen and adroitness that allow them to make greater contribution to society. In this endeavor, we offer to our students a rich blend of Vocational and professional courses with an aim to gain specific skills and recognition for gainful employment and career advancement. As the founder vice-chancellor of this university, I firmly believe in the adage that “Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself”. By virtue of collaborative endeavors of our teachers and students, I am quite confident and sanguine to build synergies leading to innovative ideas, diverse networks, agile and dynamic ambience with vibrant cultural environment. We are bound to make our enviable presence in the world of academia. This university is adorned with prestigious colleges having exquisite set of sedulous and dedicated teachers and supportive staffs, who are well adept in their respective fields. Diligent efforts will be made to provide ideal learning environment and platform for our students to assert themselves in all spheres of life and to excel as skilled professional in fiercely competitive, diverse global environment. The university will adopt a holistic approach for all-round developments of our students. We will also stand by our unwavering commitment to National policy of Diversity and inclusion of SC/ST/OBC, women, differently abled students of all strata of society. I welcome and congratulate you for reposing your faith in this university and wish you a bright future.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.K. Choudhary

Stunning triumphs of science and intellect, marvels of technology and information explosions have brought about profound changes in world economy, influencing every intertwined socio-economic fabric of the society. Keeping abreast the changing technologies, industry driven demands, socio-economic requirements, employability in local as well as world market, the colleges of Patliputra Universtiy have started large array of vocational and professional courses spanning across the courses of Computer Applications, Management, Information Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry, Environment and Water Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Tourism and Travel Management, Advertising and Sales Promotions etc. The state policy also lays increased focus on vocational and professional education to prepare institutions for fourth industrial revolution, characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between physical, digital and biological spheres. As Adam Grant remarked “The mark of higher education isn’t the Knowledge you accumulate in your head. It’s the skills you gain about how to learn”. Therefore, do not hesitate to go to your laboratories because what you learn in class-rooms, implement in laboratories. I firmly believe that “The intelligence is not proved by ease of learning but by understanding what we learn”. We are quite confident that with collective endeavors of our teachers and students, Patliputra University will forge a bright future through new program initiatives, modern curricula, student engagements, professional trainings, research endeavors, innovative ideas and national and international collaborations. These vocational and professional courses are well groomed to inspire leadership and management skills which are quintessentials not only to achieve organizational goals but also for individual and professional developments. I welcome you for opting our university for shaping your career and am pretty sure that by acquiring essential scruples and acumen, you will be able to tread the path of success

Patliputra University

Patliputra known as Patna, is situated at the confluence of four rivers. It sprawls along the south bank of the Ganges River straddling the rivers son, Gandak and Ghaghra. Patliputra was seat of learning and fine arts. It was home to many astrologers and scholars including Aryabhata, Panini, Ashwaghosh, Vatsyayan, Chanakya, Kalidas and other incredible scholars. It has distinction of being associated with Buddhism and Jainsim and has witnessed the rise and fall of Mauryas and Guptas. It served as the Centre of power and hub of political and cultural activities of Indian subcontinent during Maurya and Gupta empires. Patna under the rule of Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta emerged as an effective capital of Indian subcontinent. It served as cultural learning Centre and city of Innovation. Modern mathematical theories alongwith geometric and trigonometric principles were developed here. The concept of zero and decimal system were recorded in this glorious land. Patna city is a sacred place for Sikhs as the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Govind Singh was born here. Adjacent to Patna, Nalanda had the distinction of having one of the first universities in the world founded in 5th Century B.C., During his life time the Lord Buddha used to visit this university. Nalanda was a Mahavira, a large Buddhist monastery, the ancient Kingdom of Magadhan Empire. Bifurcated from Magadh University, Patliputra University came into existence on the March 18, 2018. This university comprises of a galaxy of 25 prestigious constituent colleges spread over two districts, Patna and Nalanda. Out of 25 constituent colleges, there are 6 Girl’s colleges and the rest 19 colleges are co-educational.

Patliputra university is fully attuned to face new challenges of the inexorable march of technology, unlocking and harnessing new knowledge and innovative ideas, building cultural understanding, modelling environment that promote dialogue and debate, promoting scientific temper among the students, inculcating human and cultural values for holistic growth and fostering a sense of respect for gender equality and individual’s right in multi-cultural society.